Description
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a contractor to provide legal services to unaccompanied alien children (UAC) in and released from Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) custody. The contractor will be responsible for conducting Know Your Rights presentations, legal screenings, and providing legal representation and other legal assistance to children. The contractor must have experience in providing legal services to UAC and have the necessary infrastructure, human resources, and expertise to execute the contract requirements. The contract will be for a period of 12 months, and the contractor must be situated nationwide for UAC legal needs. Some key objectives of the contract include:
• Conducting Know Your Rights presentations to inform children of their legal rights and what to expect throughout immigration proceedings
• Conducting legal screenings to identify forms of legal immigration relief available to children and to assess their need for appropriate services supportive of their legal case
• Providing or facilitating legal representation and other legal assistance for children for the duration of their immigration case
• Providing data tracking and reporting to monitor program performance and work to continually improve program service delivery
• Addressing the gap in representation through recruitment and retention of immigration attorneys
• Providing Spanish language support and technical assistance training for legal service providers
The contractor will be required to collaborate with ORR staff and care provider staff to promote continuity of services and ensure that children receive appropriate and necessary services.